New Delhi, March 22 -- Air India is reportedly planning to roll out a health and fitness compliance rule for its cabin crew, under which staff found to be underweight, overweight or obese may face consequences such as de-rostering and potential loss of pay.

The compliance assessment will be based on the cabin crew members' Body Mass Index (BMI) with a reading between 18-24.9 classified as 'normal' and considered the 'desired range' by the airline.

The initiative, which forms part of the carrier's 'Cabin Crew Health and Fitness Compliance Policy', is set to come into effect from May 1, 2026, according to news agency PTI.

Livemint has contacted Air India for an official response. This article will be updated accordingly.

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